Memorial of Sts Joachim and Ann, Parents of Mary
Hymn
Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor.
Psalm 10
Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow.
Psalm 10
Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace.
Psalm 12
Verse: The Lord teaches the humble his way.
Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path.
First reading: 2 Cor 9:1-15
Responsory: Lk 6:38; 2 Cor 9:7
Resp: For whatever measure you give to others will be the measure you receive.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. John Damascene, bishop
Responsory: Lk 2:37,38; 7:16
Resp: They looked forward to the deliverance of Israel.
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975